Anxiety

You Are Not Alone

Although occasional feelings of nervousness and fear are normal aspects of every person’s life, Anxiety Disorders go beyond these occasional experiences. People with Anxiety Disorders instead carry these feelings into their everyday life, affecting relationships, sleep, and appetite. There are several categories of Anxiety Disorders which include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety can be a reaction to several stressors, and recognizing the specific trigger can be helpful in psychotherapy treatments. Some of the factors leading to Anxiety Disorders can include family or relationship issues, problems at work, life transitions, medical issues, or loss of a loved one. Experiencing trauma, especially as a child, can increase vulnerability to anxiety reactions. A predisposition to anxiety can also be inherited.

You CAN Feel Better

• Experiencing physical sensations such as trembling, sweating, racing heartbeat, nausea or difficulty breathing
• Having difficulty concentrating
• Experiencing constant worry
• Feeling edgy and irritable
• Experiencing tension in your back and shoulders
• Having trouble sleeping
• Feeling unreasonably fearful
• Feeling like you are losing control

I can help you feel relief from the pain of struggling with stress and anxiety. Talking with a therapist is quite different than talking with a friend or family member. A counselor is a trained listener who can identify mental health issues. Together, we can uncover the root of your stress and anxiety, helping you to begin to feel better.